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The following six organizations support Free the Grapes!:
Coalition
for Free Trade
The Coalition for Free Trade is coordinated winery and consumer
plaintiffs with numerous lawsuits that challenged outright
bans on interstate wine direct shipments. The case was heard
before the U.S. Supreme Court in December 2004, and a favorable
ruling was issued May 16, 2005.
Family Winemakers
of California
Family Winemakers of California represents over 700 California
wineries in Sacramento, with a focus on public policy that
affects wine production and compliance issues.
Napa Valley Vintners
Association
The Napa Valley Vintners lead in the promotion and protection
of the Napa Valley Appellation as one of the finest winegrowing
regions in the world. The association of more than 200 wineries
has provided steady support and impetus in the direct shipping
campaign.
WineAmerica
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., WineAmerica represents
over 500 wineries in 48 states, and provides a national perspective
and approach to solving the direct shipping issue, just one
of many initiatives it conducts to enhance the business environment
of American wine-growing.
Wine Institute
Wine Institute is the public policy advocacy association
of California wineries. Wine Institute brings together the
resources of 887 wineries and affiliated businesses to support
legislative and regulatory advocacy, international market
development, media relations, scientific research, and education
programs that benefit the entire California wine industry.
Wine Institute has been at the forefront of direct shipping
legislation for nearly 20 years, and actively lobbies in
all 50 states. The association’s mission is to initiate
and advocate state, federal and international public policy
to enhance the environment for the responsible consumption
and enjoyment of wine.
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